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Admissions Procedures and RequirementsAdmission to SUNY Orange is open to all graduatesof an accredited and/or registered high school.Accreditation is awarded by one of several regionalaccrediting agencies, such as Middle States. A highschool may also be registered with the state departmentof education where it is located. Once formally admittedto the College in a degree program, students may chooseto pursue their degree on a full-time (12 credits or moreper semester) or part-time (less than 12 credits) basis. Inorder to receive financial aid, students must be acceptedand enrolled into one of the College’s degree programs.Formal admission to the College assures students thattheir course requirements for completion of degree orcertificate programs will not change, even in the eventthat the College revises its program requirements duringthe student’s period of study. Upon admission, studentswill be assigned an academic advisor and gain priorityin registering for courses at an early date. In addition,the College will complete a thorough appraisal oftransfer credits that may have been earned from anothercollege or university, or through advanced placement orother examinations.Application DeadlinesFollowing are application deadlines for all SUNYOrange programs. All dates listed occur during theprevious academic semester (or earlier in someinstances). Application forms, all related transcripts anddocumentation must be received prior to the date listedin order for full consideration to be given to aprospective student. For information on applicationguidelines specific to a particular program, review theAdmission Process section immediately following thislisting of deadlines.Fall SemesterFeb. 1: Dental Hygiene, Medical LaboratoryTechnology, Nursing, Occupational TherapyAssistant, Physical Therapist Assistant andRadiologic TechnologyMay 1: Honors programJune 1: International studentsTwo weeks prior to the start of the semester:All other degree and certificate programsSpring SemesterOct. 1: International StudentsOct. 1: Spring Nursing (Newburgh Campus)Oct. 1: LPN to RN ProgramDec.1: Honors ProgramTwo weeks prior to the start of the semester:All other degree and certificate programsSummer SessionsMay 1: Honors Program (for all sessions)Two weeks prior to the start of each session:All other degree and certificate programsStudents wishing to enroll for summer classes whoalso want to be considered for Health Professionsprograms in the Fall must submit their application forthe Fall semester and meet the Feb. 1 deadline listedabove.The Admission ProcessThe ApplicationStudents may apply for admission on a full-time orpart-time basis. First-time and transfer students arewelcome. There are several ways to apply foradmission. Students may apply online atwww.sunyorange.edu (click the “ProspectiveStudents” link), or may request an application andaccompanying College Viewbook by phone, throughthe mail or in person by contacting the AdmissionsOffice at:Middletown Campus115 South StreetMiddletown, NY 10940(845) 341-4030Newburgh CampusOne Washington CenterNewburgh, NY 12550(845) 562-2454Students in Orange County may also contact theirhigh school guidance counselor for access to a SUNYOrange Viewbook and application. To consider anapplication, the Admissions Office must also receivean official copy of the student’s high schooltranscript.Application FeesAdmission applications from prospective full-time,part-time, first-time and transfer students must beaccompanied by a $30 non-refundable check madepayable to Orange County Community College.Students applying for readmission must submit a $20non-refundable fee.Spring 2011www.sunyorange.edu7